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An analyze of the compost from our Big Hanna composters installed at Conseil General du val de Marne, France meets the French standard NF U 44-051 for soil improver. When the compost meets the NF U 44-051 standard it becomes a product and is no longer considered waste. It changes its nature. It can be used for the maintenance or restoration of soil organic matter and the improvement of its ...

As part of our on-going commitment to improve business processes and reduce our operational impact on the environment, we are pleased to launch a new and industry-leading electronic Duty of Care system. The system will deliver a more fluid structure to our current working procedures with all of our partners, as well as deliver carbon savings through a significant reduction in paper usage. The ...

China has submitted an executive summary of its Voluntary National Review (VNRs) report for presentation at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The document summarizes China's actions on implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and highlights nine key areas for prioritization. China is one of 22 UN Member States who volunteered to participate in ...

National Sorghum Producers announces the hire of Jordan Shearer as the executive director for the Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma state sorghum organizations. Shearer will begin his new position on Oct. 3, 2016. “Jordan’s experience and affinity for policy will allow him to hit the ground running on day one,” said Tim Lust, NSP CEO. “We look forward to working with him ...

From agricultural waste to power Columbian eggs farms to a gasification system progressing at a California army base, it’s clear waste-to-energy is becoming a winning ticket in all walks of life. Here’s a look at some stories that caught our eye… Are recreational power plants the future? ...

Location of MSHS Retail Booth and Educational Display The Minnesota State Fair moved our retail/membership booth and our educational display. You'll find us in The Dirt wing, next to the north hall, in the Ag/Hort Building. The Dirt wing is also the location of the educational stage. Don't leave the building without stopping in to say hi! The Fair is always a great time ...

Penton‘s Design Engineering & Sourcing Group has announced the integration of Arrow Electronics with their premiere parts search engine, SourceESB. With the addition of a proprietary application interface, users can now search on SourceESB for real-time parts availability in Arrow’s inventory which includes more than ...

The Highway of Heroes Living Tribute project started in 2007 when a 170-kilometre portion of the highway stretching from CFB Trenton to the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto was designated the Highway of Heroes. The planting concept is to produce a living memorial for each of the country’s 117,000 fallen soldiers since Confederation. Keeping trees alive is the key challenge as planting in the ...

A late night drive through a small town sparked the political career of one of the most prestigious Kansas politicians. The old story goes that a Republican National Committee member, Huck Boyd, was driving one night from Phillipsburg to Manhattan to fly to a meeting. Passing ...

XPR6UD5, the first ultra-micro balance on the market, delivers unique 0.5µl resolution while XPR10 offers an extended 10.1g capacity. This new XPR balance model from METTLER TOLEDO offers 25% better repeatability than traditional microbalances through innovative features such as Active Thermoelectric Cooling (ATC) and ongoing quality-assurance checks. METTLER TOLEDO is proud to ...

In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to be healthy and use only organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Black worm casting, Vermaplex, and other products, can help boosts soil through the introduction of micro-nutrients and ...

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Iowa Corn will hold Soil Health and Water Quality Panel Discussions each day of the show from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at their booth 26N. The panel discussions will provide: Overview of the many water quality initiatives happening across the state How farmers can take advantage of these programs Farmers talking about their experiences implementing ...

Sentera Features Infrastructure Inspection and Agriculture Products at CTIA Super Mobility 2016 Sentera, LLC, a global provider of software, sensor, and drone technologies to the infrastructure inspection industry will display a range of solutions at its exhibit during the CTIA 2016 Conference and Exposition, which takes place at the Sands ...

VitaFeed Gold, Vita (Europe) Ltd’s product to stimulate the development of honey bee colonies, will no longer be available in the UK and Germany for economic reasons. It is still available in many other countries. A recent decision by the British Veterinary Medical Directorate means that VitaFeed Gold must undergo the full regulatory process. While Vita is very supportive of ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently proposed regulations that could change estate planning for families that own a controlling interest in a privately held corporation, partnership or limited liability company. If adopted, the proposed regulations would restrict or eliminate available discounts, increasing the tax on certain transfers. The proposed regulations under section 2704 of the ...

2017 is all about Revenue Growth. As we are finishing up 2016, let’s think about how we are going to manage our growth this coming year, and how we are going to continue to pursue not just excellence, but a new level of distinction for our companies. How do we figure out a growth and revenue enhancement strategy as we look at the economy right now? How do we meet the challenge of staying ...

Switching buckets has never been easier with the new John Deere hydraulic coupler (16GE23) for compact excavators. Operators are no longer required to exit the cab to switch buckets, so site clearing can continue with high productivity and minimal interruptions. The hydraulic coupler is designed for 35G, ...

The American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA/WISHH) organized a fact finding mission to Ghana for grower leaders on the WISHH Committee. Ghana is the base of Subsaharan market development activities and the AMPLIFIES Ghana project, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food for Progress program. E.L. Reed (MO), Levi Huffman ...

Both had arrived at the base on September 7, but were not officially handed-over until today’s ceremony, in the presence of the FAMET Commander and other senior officials. The two helicopters, HT29-03 ‘ET-803’ and HT29-04 ‘ET-804’, will join HT29-02 ‘ET-802’, which has already been delivered directly to Batallón Helicópteros Maniobra III ...